Pro, cons of five intriguing 2025 college football WRs 

Zero Week is Aug. 23, the official kickoff of the 2025 major college football season. 

We’ve looked at some of the more dynamic quarterbacks and running backs for this season. Here are snapshots of five of the more intriguing wide receivers in college football and their pros and cons.

Nyck Harbor | South Carolina Gamecocks 

The junior (6-foot-5, 236 pounds) is one of the biggest and fastest receivers the country. His exceptional speed translated to the field last season, when Harbor reeled in 26 catches for 376 yards and three touchdowns. 

“He’s not just your everyday ‘I’m gonna go run on the track team and have a good college career.’ ” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said, per Daniel Hager of On3. “No, he could have run in the Olympics.”

Pro: For the first time in three seasons, Harbor spent spring practice with the football team rather than focusing on track, so he should be fully ready to go for the season. | Con: Battles cases of the “dropsies.”

Carnell Tate | Ohio State Buckeyes

Tate (6-foot-3, 192 pounds) had 52 catches for 722 yards and four touchdowns last season. He could see increased production this season with all eyes on star receiver Jeremiah Smith. The Athletic ranked Tate the 10th-best offensive player heading into the season. 

Pro: Tate thrives in one-on-one situations, which he will get aplenty this season because of attention paid to Smith. | Con: He doesn’t have exceptional speed.